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product_id: 49265375
title: "ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U LITE external 8X DVD writer, Mac Compatible, M-DISC support, Disc Encryption, Unlimited Webstorage(12 months), NERO Backitup, E-Green, E-Media"
brand: "asus"
price: "NT$2872"
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# 8X DVD write speed USB-powered, no external adapter Disc encryption support ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U LITE external 8X DVD writer, Mac Compatible, M-DISC support, Disc Encryption, Unlimited Webstorage(12 months), NERO Backitup, E-Green, E-Media

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** NT$2872
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💿 Burn fast, store forever, and stay secure with ASUS’s sleek external DVD writer!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U LITE external 8X DVD writer, Mac Compatible, M-DISC support, Disc Encryption, Unlimited Webstorage(12 months), NERO Backitup, E-Green, E-Media by asus
- **How much does it cost?** NT$2872 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/49265375-asus-sdrw-08d2s-u-lite-external-8x-dvd-writer-mac)

## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **M-DISC Longevity:** Preserve your most precious memories with archival-grade M-DISC support—data that lasts a lifetime.
- • **Secure Your Data:** Built-in disc encryption keeps your sensitive files locked tight from prying eyes.
- • **Bonus Cloud Backup:** Enjoy 12 months of unlimited web storage with NERO BackItUp for hassle-free digital archiving.
- • **Ultra-Portable Design:** Slim, lightweight, and USB-powered—carry your media library anywhere without bulky adapters.
- • **Effortless Compatibility:** Seamlessly works with Mac & Windows for instant plug-and-play convenience.

## Overview

The ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U LITE is a compact, USB 2.0 external DVD writer delivering 8X DVD write speeds and 24X CD speeds. Compatible with Mac and Windows, it supports M-DISC for ultra-durable data storage and features disc encryption for enhanced security. Powered solely via USB, it includes 12 months of unlimited cloud storage with NERO BackItUp software, making it a versatile, portable solution for professionals seeking reliable optical media backup and data protection.

## Description

Compact external DVD writer with 8X write speed, M-DISC support, disc encryption, and unlimited web storage. Ideal for Mac and Windows 8.1 compatibility.

Review: Works as I expected. - I bought this "ASUS SDRW-08U7M-U Ultraslim" as my current 15 year old External DVD Drive has started to randomly refuse blank discs it has always accepted. At first glance it looks nice, its light, looks a bit flimsy, but it's not like I'm going to be tossing it around the place. The discs need to be pressed onto a spindle until they click securely into place (much like a PS1 Console), these are actually better as there's no chance of scratching or damaging a CD. The only downside to this DVD Drive is the included Y Cable, it is only 18 inches in length, perfectly fine if you are using a Laptop. But I am using a desktop PC and I have to use books to prop it up to reach my USB ports. There are 2 USB Connectors, the 2nd provides additional power if needed (my PC only needed me to use the one, some low power laptops may need it, so make sure you have 2 USB ports side by side or within 4 inches of one another). I installed Power2Go 8 from the bundled Software disc as I had previously used a Trial and liked its functionality, its a quick no fuss burning Software but has advanced options if needed. Also I liked the inclusion of 2 Verbatim DVDR ''M-Discs'', will be the only time that I will use these as the DVDR M-Discs are hard to purchase and have little use to me, standard blank DVDs are fine. I have a collection of family photos going back to the 1920's so will use them for that as there supposed to last a lifetime. I ripped a CD and extraction speed was slower than my older drive, but its what it is, but track quality was 100% and that's the main thing. Burning DVDs was quick though and it accepted all the discs, disc verification afterwards gave a 100% pass. My copying and burning was silent enough, all depends on surface you have it on.
Review: Value for money, great little drive - recommended - I am really impressed / pleased with this drive. It seems to be increasingly difficult to find a recognisable brand-name drive for under around £35. My laptop does actually have a CD/DVD drive, but it is playing up and does not recognise some music CDs (I rip my CDs to my laptop, so I have music with me when working away from home). It is quite likely that my next laptop will not have an optical drive at all - so I decided to get an external drive. This drive comes with a software disc (DVD format), although I have not bothered to use it. I simply connected the drive to my laptop, confirmed that windows 7 recognised it, inserted my CD and I was away. I also tested it with a DVD movie - no problem at all. As with many external drives, optical drives like this and hard-drives, this device takes its power from the USB socket of the computer to which it is connected. Also, in common with many similar peripherals, there is no external power-supply for this drive. The supplied USB cable is a "Y-cable", such that if your Asus drive cannot receive enough power from a single USB socket, then the second USB plug must be connected. The Y-Cable lead to the extra-power USB plug is quite short, so the two USB sockets would need to be close together (and not on opposite sides of the laptop - or you will need an extension USB cable). I needed to plug in both plugs to play a DVD movie - it was recognised by my computer, and the DVD name was recognised with only one plug connected, but it would not play the DVD (it would read the contents of the software DVD supplied with only one plug connected) The supplied DVD with the drive seems to contain some sort of back-up software, and an ASUS-Green "power-saving" software - I did install that but after one look at it I uninstalled it. The quick operating instructions do not cover what is included on the CD, and I do not need it for my purposes. I also bought a case in which to store or carry this drive - as the drive itself is quite lightweight and I think could be easily damaged if not looked after. I bought this: RLSOCO Hard Protective Carrying Case for USB CD DVD HDD Blu-Ray Burner, Ultra Portable External Hard Drive Case . The case fits well in terms of length and width/depth - perhaps slightly too high, but a bit of foam on top of the drive and it is held snugly. Very happy with the purchase of this drive, great value for the price. Update: 23 Jan 2018: been using this drive quite a bit for several weeks. Has not failed to be recognised once by my laptop, and has not failed to read even a single CD (I only plug it in to the laptop when I need to use it).

## Features

- Colour of product: Black. Optical drive type: DVDR/RW, Interface: USB 2.0, Optical disc diameter: 80, 120 mm.
- CD write speed: 24x, CD rewrite speed: 16x, DVD+R write speed: 8x
- CD read speed: 24x, DVD+R read speed: 8x, DVD-R read speed: 8x. DVD drive average random access time: 160 ms, CD-ROM drive average random access time: 140 ms
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00BGJ8GPU |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,783 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 20 in External CD & DVD Drives |
| Box Contents | Manual, Optical Drive |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Brand Name | ASUS |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 |
| Customer Package Type | Frustration-Free Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 10,826 Reviews |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | Laptop |
| Hardware interface | USB |
| Hardware platform | Laptop |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 14.2L x 14.2W x 2H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Portable DVD Burner |
| Item Weight | 0.62 Pounds |
| Item height | 1.65 inches |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Model Number | 90DD02L0-M29000 |
| Operating System | Windows 7^Windows Vista^Windows XP^Windows Server 2003^Windows Server 2008^Mac OS X 10.5 |
| Optical Storage Read Speed | 8 x DVD |
| Optical Storage Write Speed | 16x, 24x, 5x, 6x, 8x |
| Optical storage read speed | 8 x DVD |
| Optical storage write speed | 16x, 24x, 5x, 6x, 8x |
| Product Features | Disc-at-once (DAO)^Operating temperature range:5 - 40 °C^Packet writing^Random write^Session-at-once (SAO)^Track-at-once (TAO) |
| Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer |
| Special feature | Disc-at-once (DAO)^Operating temperature range:5 - 40 °C^Packet writing^Random write^Session-at-once (SAO)^Track-at-once (TAO) Special feature Disc-at-once (DAO)^Operating temperature range:5 - 40 °C^Packet writing^Random write^Session-at-once (SAO)^Track-at-once (TAO) See more |
| UPC | 886227385065 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Special feature:** Disc-at-once (DAO)^Operating temperature range:5 - 40 °C^Packet writing^Random write^Session-at-once (SAO)^Track-at-once (TAO)
- **Hardware interface:** USB 2.0
- **Brand:** ASUS
- **Optical storage write speed:** 16x, 24x, 5x, 6x, 8x
- **Optical storage read speed:** 8 x DVD

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: does this do out the box DVD or is it an option if you pay extra as per one comment**
A: I plugged it into my Windows 10 laptop and it works just fine. It plays DVD's and CD's. I didn't have to buy any  additional software. It works with the DVD software that came with the laptop. It also works with Media player and Windows 10 Groove Music on my systems.

**Q: My previous drive kept disconnecting during use, has anyone had issues with this?  also assuming that this is capable of writing cds as well as dvds?**
A: I have had the same problem with the zendrive drive when used with a macbook pro, even when the ports are forced to stay active with the caffeinate command.  On a PC laptop it seems to work seamlessly...

**Q: Is the top brushed aluminium or plastic also does it come with a case?**
A: The top is plastic. No it does not come with a case ! Regards from mikesparkie

**Q: will this product, the Asus SDRW-08D2S-U Lite USB Portable DVD Rewriter Drive, work on a ASUS X200CA-CT112H touchscreen laptop?**
A: I've not tried it on that model but I do use it on another ASUS touchscreen Windows 8 laptop so on that basis I would say you'd have no problem.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as I expected.
*by A***N on 22 February 2025*

I bought this "ASUS SDRW-08U7M-U Ultraslim" as my current 15 year old External DVD Drive has started to randomly refuse blank discs it has always accepted. At first glance it looks nice, its light, looks a bit flimsy, but it's not like I'm going to be tossing it around the place. The discs need to be pressed onto a spindle until they click securely into place (much like a PS1 Console), these are actually better as there's no chance of scratching or damaging a CD. The only downside to this DVD Drive is the included Y Cable, it is only 18 inches in length, perfectly fine if you are using a Laptop. But I am using a desktop PC and I have to use books to prop it up to reach my USB ports. There are 2 USB Connectors, the 2nd provides additional power if needed (my PC only needed me to use the one, some low power laptops may need it, so make sure you have 2 USB ports side by side or within 4 inches of one another). I installed Power2Go 8 from the bundled Software disc as I had previously used a Trial and liked its functionality, its a quick no fuss burning Software but has advanced options if needed. Also I liked the inclusion of 2 Verbatim DVDR ''M-Discs'', will be the only time that I will use these as the DVDR M-Discs are hard to purchase and have little use to me, standard blank DVDs are fine. I have a collection of family photos going back to the 1920's so will use them for that as there supposed to last a lifetime. I ripped a CD and extraction speed was slower than my older drive, but its what it is, but track quality was 100% and that's the main thing. Burning DVDs was quick though and it accepted all the discs, disc verification afterwards gave a 100% pass. My copying and burning was silent enough, all depends on surface you have it on.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Value for money, great little drive - recommended
*by C***. on 8 September 2017*

I am really impressed / pleased with this drive. It seems to be increasingly difficult to find a recognisable brand-name drive for under around £35. My laptop does actually have a CD/DVD drive, but it is playing up and does not recognise some music CDs (I rip my CDs to my laptop, so I have music with me when working away from home). It is quite likely that my next laptop will not have an optical drive at all - so I decided to get an external drive. This drive comes with a software disc (DVD format), although I have not bothered to use it. I simply connected the drive to my laptop, confirmed that windows 7 recognised it, inserted my CD and I was away. I also tested it with a DVD movie - no problem at all. As with many external drives, optical drives like this and hard-drives, this device takes its power from the USB socket of the computer to which it is connected. Also, in common with many similar peripherals, there is no external power-supply for this drive. The supplied USB cable is a "Y-cable", such that if your Asus drive cannot receive enough power from a single USB socket, then the second USB plug must be connected. The Y-Cable lead to the extra-power USB plug is quite short, so the two USB sockets would need to be close together (and not on opposite sides of the laptop - or you will need an extension USB cable). I needed to plug in both plugs to play a DVD movie - it was recognised by my computer, and the DVD name was recognised with only one plug connected, but it would not play the DVD (it would read the contents of the software DVD supplied with only one plug connected) The supplied DVD with the drive seems to contain some sort of back-up software, and an ASUS-Green "power-saving" software - I did install that but after one look at it I uninstalled it. The quick operating instructions do not cover what is included on the CD, and I do not need it for my purposes. I also bought a case in which to store or carry this drive - as the drive itself is quite lightweight and I think could be easily damaged if not looked after. I bought this: RLSOCO Hard Protective Carrying Case for USB CD DVD HDD Blu-Ray Burner, Ultra Portable External Hard Drive Case . The case fits well in terms of length and width/depth - perhaps slightly too high, but a bit of foam on top of the drive and it is held snugly. Very happy with the purchase of this drive, great value for the price. Update: 23 Jan 2018: been using this drive quite a bit for several weeks. Has not failed to be recognised once by my laptop, and has not failed to read even a single CD (I only plug it in to the laptop when I need to use it).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This DVD writer comes with two types of connection leads and software on a DVD disc.
*by P***P on 15 December 2025*

I loaded the software onto my note book using the DVD drive itself. No problems for my notebook to recognise the DVD drive when pluged in. The software would not do anything, it just repeatedly took me to the website for an upgrade which required a payment. So ignored the software and copied some files by drag and drop onto a recordable DVD disc which worked quickly without any problems. During about 20 minutes while the files were being transfered i recieved 10 screen pop-ups requesting completion of my upgrade purchases. A few hours later I tuned the notebook back on and got more pop-ups about my upgrade! With the help of my internet security I completely uninstalled the software and all the bits of junk it left behind. No more pop-ups! So the DVD drive is working fine, it burns and reads without any problems. I have backed up 4.5 gigabites of family photo's to 1 burnable DVD and veiwed them on a different laptop without any problems.

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